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(May 19, 2021 12:00 PM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County.  As of 12:00 PM today, there are 14,508 positive cases (cumulative), and 265 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 29 new cases and 1 new death since yesterday’s report.   Cumulative recovered, as of May 19: 13,048** As of 1 PM May 17, there are 33 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19.  Jackson County Vaccination Coverage:  48.8% of Jackson County residents 16 and older have received first dose, 43.3% fully vaccinated (Moderna or Pfizer both doses, J&J single dose). The cumulative numbers posted on Mondays include the data from Sunday and Monday.  Recovered numbers are being posted as received.  The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 5 PM May 14, there are 5,576 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 693 confirmed positive staff cases.  MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. Note:  Jackson County will post COVID-19 data daily by mid-afternoon, Monday-Saturday, keeping with the schedule established by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The cumulative numbers posted on Monday will include the data from Sunday and Monday.  Recovered numbers are being…

(May 19, 2021 10:52 AM) The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) will reinstate work search requirements for unemployment benefit claimants starting May 30, 2021. The work search requirement was suspended in March 2020 to help the increased volume of Michiganders facing unemployment due to the pandemic. To remain eligible for benefits, claimants must actively seek work and report at least one work search activity for each week they claim benefits. A work search activity could include: Submitting a job application. Interviewing with an employer Attending a job fair or employment workshop Applying for the new Clean Slate program Participating in reemployment services through Michigan Works! or creating an account on job search sites such as MiTalent.org. Work search is required for those receiving benefits under the state’s regular unemployment insurance program as well as federal benefit programs. If an individual has an approved waiver, they are exempt from the work search requirement. There are COVID- specific exemptions for people who are self-employed, unable to work due to COVID-19, and parents with children attending school remotely because the school is closed. Claimants may apply for a waiver prior to their certification either in MiWAM or by calling the UIA customer service…

 (May 18, 2021 4:32 PM) Jackson District Library announced today patrons can once again browse books, movies, and video games on library shelves after more than a year-long hiatus. JDL officials opened browsing again at 12 of their 13 library locations throughout Jackson County starting this week, and returned to normal library hours this month. The Brooklyn Branch remains closed for renovations.  "We're excited to be able to again allow our patrons to browse materials in person, and we continue to see positive trends in COVID-related guidelines coming from federal and state officials," JDL Director Sara Tackett said.  Patrons will still be required to maintain social distancing and wear a mask while inside JDL buildings, and a one-hour time limit will remain in place for patrons while they're inside, due to capacity restrictions. "Some of our branches have a smaller footprint and with capacity restrictions as they are, can only hold so many patrons at a time," Tackett said. "To allow equitable access we're going to keep the one-hour time limit in place so we don't have patrons waiting too long to browse materials and enjoy our indoor spaces again." As COVID guidelines continue to change, JDL invites patrons to…

(May 18, 2021 3:27 PM) Michigan reported 1,271 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 878,125. Michigan is reporting 83* COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 18,710.  *The deaths announced today includes 27 deaths identified during a Vital Records review. See cumulative data page for more information. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 5/14/21): 755,119. This information is updated Monday through Saturday at 3 p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m.  Monday reports include Sunday data.  

(May 18, 2021 12:00 PM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County.  As of 12:00 PM today, there are 14,479 positive cases (cumulative), and 264 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 30 new cases since yesterday’s report.   Cumulative recovered, as of May 18: 12,954** As of 1 PM May 17, there are 33 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19.  Jackson County Vaccination Coverage:  47.9% of Jackson County residents 16 and older have received first dose, 42.1% fully vaccinated (Moderna or Pfizer both doses, J&J single dose). The cumulative numbers posted on Mondays include the data from Sunday and Monday.  Recovered numbers are being posted as received.  The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 5 PM May 14, there are 5,576 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 693 confirmed positive staff cases.  MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. Note:  Jackson County will post COVID-19 data daily by mid-afternoon, Monday-Saturday, keeping with the schedule established by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The cumulative numbers posted on Monday will include the data from Sunday and Monday.  Recovered numbers are being posted as received.  Epicurve…

(May 18, 2021 10:23 AM) Amtrak and the Michigan Department of Transportation have received federal approval to increase maximum speeds of Amtrak Midwest trains to 110 mph on certain sections of track between Amtrak stations in Kalamazoo and Albion. Effective May 25, the accelerated speeds come following key infrastructure improvements and successful testing of the positive train control safety system on 45 miles of MDOT-owned track. Also, an additional Pontiac/Detroit-Chicago Wolverine Service round trip returns on July 19 and will see its on-time performance improve thanks to higher speeds allowing trains to recover from potential delays elsewhere on the route.     "Michigan will have the first state-owned rail corridor with passenger trains travelling up to 110 mph," State Transportation Director Paul C. Ajegba said. "I am proud of the partnership and hard work among MDOT, Amtrak, and its contractors to modernize this vital rail corridor. Passengers will truly benefit from the safety and reliability this important work has provided."    This marks another phase of MDOT and Amtrak-led safety improvements leading to accelerated speed increases on the Detroit/Pontiac-Chicago corridor. The first phases led to speeds increasing to a maximum of 110 mph on Amtrak-owned track between Porter, Ind., and Kalamazoo…

(May 17, 2021 3:27 PM) Michigan reported 2,230* coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 876,854. Michigan is reporting 20 COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 18,6278.  *Note on cases (05/17/21): Today's daily case count represents new referrals of confirmed cases to the MDSS since Saturday, May 15th.  Over the two days, Sunday and Monday, the average number of new confirmed cases is 1,115 per day. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 5/14/21): 755,119. This information is updated Monday through Saturday at 3 p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m.  Monday reports include Sunday data.  

(May 17, 2021 12:00 PM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County.  As of 12:00 PM today, there are 14,449 positive cases (cumulative), and 264 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 53 new cases and 1 new death since Saturday’s report.   Cumulative recovered, as of May 17: 12,896** As of May 13, there are 38 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19.  Jackson County Vaccination Coverage:  47.9% of Jackson County residents 16 and older have received first dose, 42.1% fully vaccinated (Moderna or Pfizer both doses, J&J single dose). The cumulative numbers posted on Mondays include the data from Sunday and Monday.  Recovered numbers are being posted as received.  The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 5 PM May 14, there are 5,576 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 693 confirmed positive staff cases.  MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. Note:  Jackson County will post COVID-19 data daily by mid-afternoon, Monday-Saturday, keeping with the schedule established by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The cumulative numbers posted on Monday will include the data from Sunday and Monday.  Recovered numbers are being posted as…

(May 17, 2021 11:51 AM) The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 5 PM May 14, there are 26,658 confirmed positive COVID-19 cumulative cases at facilities throughout the state.  Of that statewide total, 5,576 of the confirmed positive cases have been at Jackson facilities.    Throughout the state corrections system, there are currently 289 active cases.  In Jackson, there have been 2,808 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases at Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center, 1,219 at Cooper Street Correctional Facility, 38 at Duane Waters Health Center, 963 at G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility, and 548 at Parnall Correctional Facility.   All numbers are cumulative. Among staff, there are a total of 4,334 COVID-19 positive cases statewide.  In Jackson, there have been 249 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases among employees at Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center, 160 at Cooper Street Correctional Facility, 147 at G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility, 4 at Jackson Regional Warehouse, 5 at Jackson Regional Office, 2 at Jackson Training Center and 126 at Parnall Correctional Facility.  All numbers are cumulative. There have been a total of 141 deaths (statewide) of prisoners who had tested positive for COVID-19, 33 of those deaths were among prisoners at Jackson…

(May 17, 2021 10:34 AM) The number of Michigan families eligible for additional food assistance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic will be increasing in May with everyone who is eligible now receiving an increased amount, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced. An additional 350,000 families will receive the extra food assistance under approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service, bringing the total in Michigan receiving extra benefits due to the pandemic to more than 700,000. “Michigan has made great progress towards getting ‘Vacc to Normal’ thanks to the safe, effective vaccines and efforts by millions of Michiganders who have gone above and beyond through the pandemic,” said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. “However, many families are still facing food insecurity due to the health and economic challenges of the last 14 months. No one should go hungry in Michigan, especially in the midst of a pandemic, and I am proud of this step we are taking to continue helping families put food on the table.” Beginning this month, all households that receive food assistance benefits, will be eligible for the additional amount. Previously families already receiving the maximum monthly amount of assistance were…